Arash/al-Durra gas field
The Arash gas field or Durra gas field is a natural gas field located on the maritime borders of Iran, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.[1] It was discovered in 1967. It began production in 2013 and produces natural gas and condensates. The total proven reserves of the Arash gas field are around 20 trillion cubic feet (571×109m3) and production is slated to be around 1.5 billion cubic feet/day (43×106m3).[2]
| Arash / Durra | |
|---|---|
| Country | Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia |
| Region | Persian Gulf |
| Offshore/onshore | offshore |
| Operator | National Iranian Oil Company |
| Field history | |
| Discovery | 1967 |
| Start of production | 2013 |
| Production | |
| Current production of gas | 43×106 m3/d 1.5×109 cu ft/d 15.7×109 m3/a (550×109 cu ft/a) |
| Estimated gas in place | 571×109 m3 20×1012 cu ft |
In 2022, Iran protested the signing of a development deal between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.[3]
References
- "Iran says Saudi-Kuwaiti deal on Durra gas development 'illegal'". Reuters. 26 March 2022.
- "Iran replaces ONGC with state company in oil field". indiatimes.com. 2013. Retrieved 2014-05-11.
- "Tehran has the right to exploit joint Iran-Kuwait-Saudi gas field - FM".
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